Potassium dichromate acts as a strong?
Everyday Science / Branch of Science — Multiple-choice practice
- A. Bleaching agent
- B. Dehydrating agent
- C. Oxidizing agent
- D. Reducing agent
Correct answer
Oxidizing agent
Explanation
Explanation Potassium dichromate acts as a strong oxidizing agent. Potassium dichromate is a powerful oxidizing agent, meaning it readily accepts electrons from other substances, causing them to be oxidized. This characteristic is widely utilized in various chemical reactions and industrial processes where it's employed to oxidize other substances, particularly in acidic media
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